About Tutoring

There are many reasons that parents choose to hire a tutor for a child. Some of the signs that your child may need extra support can include:

Struggling with homework exercises

Concerned feedback from class teachers

A drop in assessment results

General concern from your child regarding their studies

On the other hand, you may want to consider hiring a tutor for your child in order to:

Increase confidence in a subject

Supplement classroom teaching

Ensure the best results for university places

Whatever the reason for deciding to use a tutor, it’s important to discuss the reasons with your child. If a student is happy to use the services of a tutor and thinks it will make a difference, there is a higher likelihood that the tuition will be effective.

Why and how home tutoring works;

Away from the restrictions of a classroom the learning environment becomes relaxed and encouraging.

Measurable results in shorter time frames, generally 2-3 hours home tutoring is equivalent to one day at school.

Find the right tutor without calling lots of tutors-we match you to the right home tutor in the Borders for your subject area.

Be safe in the knowledge that your home tutor has been thoroughly vetted and checked and has the right experience and expertise.

Have access to a committed tutor and an open trusting relationship – you can discuss and agree the timing and frequency of home tutoring.

Pay a reasonable level of fees, agreed beforehand.

News

Border Tutors is now owned by myself Gemma Robertson. I have been working in education for over ten years and tutoring for the last four. Due to the high demand for tutors many of us are fully booked but please do contact us to be placed on a waiting list. This ensures the best chance of a place as more appointments will become available in the New Year.

Border Tutors are pleased to announce we now offer an online tutoring service. Please contact us for more information or see the Online Tutoring page. We also offer a weekly phone/e-mail support for students.

Attention New Tutors:
As the new owner of Border Tutors I am offering applicants the opportunity to advertise on our website for free until the next academic year starts. Just email for an application form and, if suitable, you can have your picture and a brief biography on our tutor page.
There is NO commission per tutoring session just a 'one off' fee of £25 in the first year then £20 subsequent years. Nothing else. I can provide you with all the correct curriculum, past papers and study guides.

Announcing our latest New Tutor the all time expert on personal statements:
Careers Adviser, Susan Meldrum at Border Tutors provides accurate and up-to-date advice on employment, education and training opportunities, which can include choosing a university course or looking at career alternatives, through the use of coaching skills and methods.